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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Ignoring the arts won’t prepare pupils for employment
A leading headmaster will warn that “questionable” reforms to GCSEs may not be developing the qualities valued by employers. Michael Windsor, headmaster…
Art and music brings pupils together in Barnet
Two schools in Barnet, north London, joined forces earlier this year to develop the relationships between disabled and non-disabled young people through…
‘Fidel the musical’ song-writing competition open to all UK schools, colleges & universities
Attention all MUSIC, English, History, Politics, and Spanish teachers Coming after Easter! An exciting and educational competition for the summer and/or autumn…
Innovative conference highlights music technology tips for SEN settings
Delegates from across the UK descended on the MAC Arts Centre, Birmingham recently for an innovative music technology conference organised by music charity…
Winners of the Character Awards announced
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces the 27 schools and organisations winning £15,000 for their work in character education. Investing in character education…
These Business Leaders Do Their Jobs Better By Applying Lessons From The Performing Arts
The actor Steve Carell recently ran into an old colleague of his from Chicago’s Second City improv theater company. They reminisced about…
Commons Debate – Children & the Arts: Chris Bryant on Nicky Morgan’s comments on arts education
Chris Bryant, Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) Does the Minister accept that whatever spin he may put on it, when the…
Kirklees Music School looks to the future after council budget cut falls on music lessons
KMS say to cut whole budget is “incredibly harsh” and thank public for support The sound of music will continue, despite cuts…
Radical curriculum overhaul proposed in Wales
A radical change to how and what children in Wales are taught is under consideration 26 years after the national curriculum was…
